Comments on: Potty Training Puppies - A ‘How To’ Guide’

By: JTBW

JTBW — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:38:59 +0000

The best way is to use a crate. The puppy stays in the crate while you are away from home, sleeping, or unable to watch him/her closely. Don't worry if it seems cruel, most puppies actually learn to like their crates. It becomes a secure place for them, like a den. Our dog continued to sleep in his crate even after we stopped making him go in it, at night.
The puppy should be taken outside, on a leash, to the same spot EVERY time. No playing and keep distractions to a minimum. Keep a treat or two handy for when he/she "goes" and give lots of praise. Use a cue word, like "potty" or "outside," or whatever you prefer.
Take the puppy outside first thing in the morning, right before bedtime, and about 15 minutes after he/she eats. Puppies usually need to go potty about every hour or so. So, during the times that you are home, you need to come up with a potty schedule and stick to that.
Try to watch and learn your puppy's signals that he/she has to go. Usually, they will start sniffing around a lot and will hang out by the door.
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By: Dove

Dove — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:36:59 +0000

Petsmart has free potty training classes. Call up the one by you and see when the next class is.
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By: flowerintherain02

flowerintherain02 — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:34:59 +0000

Make sure that you put or take your puppy out after every meal. You'll also need to take him out before bed and as soon as you get up in the morning. Put puppy pads down and if the puppy starts to use the bathroom in the house either quickly put it on the puppy pad or quickly take it outside that way it will know where it needs to go from now on. Also if your puppy does potty in the house you need to let him know firmly and with a slight tap on the butt with a rolled up newspaper that that's a "no-no". Good Luck on the potty training. I've house broken 2 dogs this way and i know it can be tough sometime but remember they are like small children and they have to learn. Plus you can look on-line for many ways to house train a new puppy.
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By: Acacia G

Acacia G — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:32:59 +0000

i would take ur dog out every 15 minutes and after they are done eating i would take them out every10 minutes. just so they know that they need to go outside and not in the house. when they go potty in the house take them to the spot that they peed on and tell them that it is naughty then take them outside right away. Don't worry i had problems like that with my dog. my friend also had a problem like that. so every 15 minutes and every 10 minutes after they are done eating.
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By: sarahdenise24

sarahdenise24 — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:30:59 +0000

I always prefer kennel training. Leave them them in it when you are gone, I believe never longer than 1 hour longer than the age they are. Meaning 4 months, 5 hours. Then watch them while you are at home. I have three dogs that we have potty trained and they have been successful at this! Good luck and keep an eye on them and you will be fine.
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By: Bozema

Bozema — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:28:59 +0000

If you haven't already, try crate training. Search on the Internet and read about it. It is safe, easy, good for your puppy and works like a charm. I've trained two puppies that way and i swear by it.
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By: punkrock_jta_07

punkrock_jta_07 — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:26:47 +0000

What’s the best way to “potty train” your puppy?
I've had my puppy for 4 monthes now and it seems like I've tried several ways to get my puppy "potty trained." Please help! Any suggestions?